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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Chengdu from $530

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CTU
31 Dec — 7 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Chengdu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Chengdu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 December 2025.

Mon 29/1211:40AKL - CTU
2 stops27h 55mChina Eastern
Mon 5/117:30CTU - AKL
1 stop18h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 30/11$1,777
Mon 29/1210:00AKL - CTU
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/120:35CTU - AKL
3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11$2,516
Mon 29/1222:10AKL - CTU
2 stops22h 00mChina Southern
Mon 5/113:30CTU - AKL
2 stops21h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 30/11$3,734

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Chengdu

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Chengdu flight deals. Data was last updated 1 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,044

One-way from

$530

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,673

Good round-trip deal

$1,379 or less

Good one-way deal

$488 or less
Air China
  • Air China
  • 7/3-9/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 40m total
  • New Zealand to Chengdu
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 14/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 30m total
  • New Zealand to Chengdu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($558 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($104 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Zealand to Chengdu.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Zealand to Chengdu.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to Chengdu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 1 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Chengdu that are best for you.

Fly from

New Zealand

Fly to

Chengdu

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Sat 7/3

20:30-15:45

1 stop24h 15m

Chengdu

Mon 9/3

17:00-17:25

1 stop19h 25m

$1,044

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Thu 7/5

19:30-11:25

1 stop19h 55m

Chengdu

Fri 29/5

07:20-05:40

1 stop18h 20m

$1,331

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Mon 29/12

11:40-10:35

2 stops27h 55m

Chengdu

Mon 5/1

17:30-16:35

1 stop18h 05m

$1,777

WellingtonChengdu

WLG - CTU

WLGCTU

Wellington

Fri 6/3

17:45-15:05

2 stops26h 20m

Chengdu

Sun 8/3

20:30-09:20

2 stops31h 50m

$1,812

ChristchurchChengdu

CHC - CTU

CHCCTU

Christchurch

Wed 18/3

20:10-12:05

2 stops44h 55m

Chengdu

Sat 21/3

18:00-21:25

2 stops22h 25m

$1,826

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Sat 7/3

22:00-17:30

3 stops24h 30m

Chengdu

Mon 9/3

17:30-16:35

1 stop18h 05m

$1,863

ChristchurchChengdu

CHC - CTU

CHCCTU

Christchurch

Wed 18/3

19:40-21:55

2 stops31h 15m

Chengdu

Sat 21/3

07:30-19:55

2 stops31h 25m

$1,903

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Wed 14/1

22:45-16:15

1 stop22h 30m

$530

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Sun 11/1

20:30-14:00

1 stop22h 30m

$578

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/1

10:00-11:55

1 stop30h 55m

$598

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Chengdu

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Chengdu?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Chengdu (average of $495). Flying from New Zealand to Chengdu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,309). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chengdu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chengdu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chengdu. Reviews last updated 1 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Zealand to Chengdu, such as Hainan Airlines, China Southern, andChina Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
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Overall

8.3

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
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Overall

8.3

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Southern
7.5
Good
120 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Air China
7.2
Good
127 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to Chengdu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chengdu from New Zealand?

    Most people fly into Chengdu (CTU) if they book a flight to Chengdu from New Zealand. Chengdu is conveniently located just 15.1 km from Chengdu’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to Chengdu?

    For as low as $1,044, Air China can have you in Chengdu from New Zealand in 24h 15m. The distance from New Zealand to Chengdu is about 10514 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Chengdu one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $530 on China Eastern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air China from $578 and China Southern from $598 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Chengdu?

    Most travellers choose Auckland Intl - Chengdu, Christchurch - Chengdu or Wellington - Chengdu when deciding on the best route from New Zealand to Chengdu.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Chengdu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Chengdu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Chengdu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Chengdu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Chengdu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Chengdu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Chengdu?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Chengdu (average of $495). Flying from New Zealand to Chengdu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,309). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to Chengdu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 1 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$581Average$1,073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$590Average$1,694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$623Average$1,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$650Average$960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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